News Hub FAQs
Find answers to your frequently asked questions about the NDIS
Will the NDIS affect my Centrelink payments?
Payments from the NDIS for approved reasonable and necessary supports are not considered income by the Australia Taxation Office and are exempt from tax. These payments are also
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Who is eligible for the NDIS?
You have to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a Protected Special Category Visa and be under 65 years old when you apply to the
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Is there any limit to the funding available for my plan?
The level of funding in your plan depends on what it takes to meet your ‘reasonable and necessary’ support needs. People are funded on an annual basis under
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How specific can I be when I sit down with a planner?
You decide what you do, what you need and who supports you to do it. Think about what you want before you start the process and come equipped
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Looks like I’m eligible. What next?
If you are eligible for supports, the Agency will assist you to get ready for your plan. You will be contacted by the Agency or one of their
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So when does the NDIS start?
The NDIS has been running in trial sites around the country since 2013 and the full roll out started from July 1st 2016. Western Australia has two trial
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Will we be able to choose the type of support we receive?
Absolutely. This is what the NDIS is all about. It was established to give you more choice and control over how, when and where your supports are provided.
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So how is the NDIS different?
Because it’s about YOU. It’s about a new way of talking with and listening to you to work out the kinds of supports you need to live your
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Let’s start at the beginning. What is the NDIS?
The NDIS is the National Disability Insurance Scheme. It’s a new way of supporting people with a permanent and significant disability through giving them access to individualised funding,
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